Hacienda Los Laureles, Oaxaca, Mexico

Morning light filters through laurel trees, dappling old stone and hand-painted tiles as a fountain murmurs in the courtyard. 

Hacienda Los Laureles is a 23-room sanctuary in the countryside just outside Oaxaca—bougainvillea climbing adobe walls, mesquite smoke in the distance, and the hush of gardens made for lingering. 

It feels like time slows: clay cups of chocolate caliente at dawn, crickets and stars at night.

What Makes It Special

• Historic hacienda architecture—thick adobe walls, red-tile roofs, shaded arcades.
• Boutique scale (23 keys) with warm, personal service.
• Lush courtyards & gardens scented with jasmine and laurel; tranquil spa nook for traditional treatments.
• Regionally rooted cuisine—moles, tortillas pressed to order, and mezcal tastings by candlelight.
• Peaceful country setting minutes from Oaxaca’s galleries and markets.

A Day at Hacienda Los Laureles

Morning

Roosters are far off; you sip chocolate de agua and nibble pan de yema beneath an arcade as hummingbirds work the bougainvillea. A short ride takes you to a village market for woven textiles and clay pottery.

Afternoon

Back at the hacienda, the garden is cool and green. A temazcal-inspired treatment eases you into a nap; later, pool time with the scent of lime leaves on your fingers. Lunch is a tlayuda crisp from the comal and a bright tomato-and-hoja santa salsa.

Evening

Golden hour warms the adobe. You wander the orchard paths, then settle into the courtyard for a mezcal flight—smoky, floral, and mineral.

Night

Crickets chorus beyond the walls; linen sheets hold a hint of lavender as the fountain’s hush lulls you to sleep.

Insider Tips for Hacienda Los Laureles

• Rooms are individually decorated with Oaxacan artisanal touches—handwoven textiles, terracotta floors, and colorful tiles.
• Some suites have stairs to loft-style bedrooms—request a single-level suite if stairs are an issue.
• The on-site restaurant offers Oaxacan and international dishes
• Breakfast in the garden is serene—even simple coffee feels special in the setting.
• The full-service spa offers massages, facials, and traditional Oaxacan herbal treatments.
• Bring insect repellent—the gardens attract mosquitos in rainy season.

Why We Love It (Curated Highlights)

At Hotelagio we hand-pick only stays that feel truly one-of-a-kind. This property made our list because of these rare details:

• Storybook courtyards where meals unfold to the sound of a fountain.
• Old-growth laurels & gardens that keep days cool and quiet.
• Oaxacan flavors on site—from handmade tortillas to small-batch mezcal.
• Sense-of-place wellness—local botanicals and ancestral rituals, not generic spa menus.

For Whom

For couples: candlelit patios, garden paths, and slow mezcal evenings.
For culture seekers: an easy base for artisan villages, markets, and mezcalerías.
For wellness & rest: calm rooms, gentle spa rituals, and birdsong instead of traffic.
For families: junior suites opening to gardens; space to roam between excursions.

Quick Facts (Luxury Snapshot)

Location: Countryside near Oaxaca City, Mexico—~25–35 min from Oaxaca Intl. (OAX)
Rooms: 23 rooms & suites (many with terrace or garden access)
Rates: From USD 163—tremendous value for authentic hacienda charm and serenity
Best for: Romantic escapes, cultural trips, wellness-minded travelers
Style: Boutique, Historical—restored hacienda bones with warm Oaxacan craft